STRATEGIC BRIEF
College Football’s Competitive Recalibration
A Strategic Lens for Leaders Navigating a System in Transition
Why this matters now
College football has entered a structural transition unlike anything in the modern era.
The forces reshaping the sport are not temporary disruptions—they represent a new operating model. Leaders who understand this shift early will position their programs for long-term stability and competitive viability.
Inside the brief, you’ll find a grounded framework that helps leaders:
Decode the new dynamics reshaping the industry
Understand how competitive success is being redefined
Identify the capabilities mid-major programs now need
Align strategy, governance, and execution with clarity
Make faster, higher-quality decisions with fewer unforced errors
This isn’t commentary. It’s a strategic tool.
What’s inside the brief?
A clearer way to interpret to navigate a fast-evolving system.
You’ll learn:
The seven structural forces redefining competitive reality
Why traditional success metrics no longer tell the full story
How Power 4 and Group of 5/FCS models are diverging
Why identity—not spending—is becoming the ultimate separator
The interpretive framework leaders need to navigate this transition
Who is this for?
If you’re responsible for navigating the financial, competitive, and political realities of college athletics today, this brief is designed to help you will sharpen your lens.
Athletic Directors
University Presidents and Provosts
Senior Athletic Administrators
CFOs/COOs inside athletics
Conference office leadership
Board and governance stakeholders
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A new era requires a new way of interpreting the game.
Start with a clearer lens.
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